Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nelson Island Area School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nelson Island Area School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nelson Island Area School's student population of 173 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nelson Island Area School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nelson Island Area School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
99%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nelson Island Area School's ranking?
Nelson Island Area School is ranked #405 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nelson Island Area School?
The graduation rate of Nelson Island Area School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Nelson Island Area School?
173 students attend Nelson Island Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nelson Island Area School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Island Area School?
Nelson Island Area School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nelson Island Area School offer ?
Nelson Island Area School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nelson Island Area School part of?
Nelson Island Area School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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